BARES Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

bares

verb

present tense third-person singular of bare

as in reveals

to make known (as information previously kept secret) finally bared the secret that she had kept to herself for so long

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Recent Examples of bares John bares the responsibility and is led outside to face the consequences of their actions. — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The snowy first look released by Apple back in March honestly bares some cursory resemblance to the snowy, period, Eastern European setting that the AI prompt manages to generate — which again is just for a storyboard! — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 June 2026 The key location of Rambla de Barrachina, a spectacular gorge in the Aragón province of Teruel, bares more than just a resemblance to Morocco’s picturesque landscape. — Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026 While the title character’s thrill-seeking nature bares quite the contrast to Weaving’s homebody self, certain parallels may be drawn between them. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 Viewers may find their allegiances shifting as the series progresses and one half of the couple bares their teeth while the other is showing their soft white underbelly. — Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026 And one death there bares a notable distinction — a local medical examiner has ruled it a homicide. — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026 At group therapy with his troubled stepson, Richard (Arlan Ruf), Floyd bares his soul. — Judy Berman, Time, 26 Feb. 2026 Take the quiz here … TOPLESS READS – Kendall Jenner bares all in beach hammock as family documents lavish vacation. — FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025

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Avery reveals the claustrophobia feeling comes from the inside.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
The acclaimed chef reveals how Korean temple cuisine inspired his new book, Mindful Cooking, and shares his favorite restaurants, markets, and cultural experiences in Korea.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of reveals

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The headman is compromised, an NGO in the area is pursuing its own politics, and the man running the mine discloses that Nengsal was never on the books, leaving workers like him invisible on their own land.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
The City Council’s committee on the Olympics heard about the insurance request Wednesday and also got an update on the dispute with LA28 over what the group discloses in its annual reports.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of discloses

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Boneh says those efforts could help if AI discovers something unexpected, although the two threats aren’t identical.

— Chris Stokel-Walker, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
The horror-comedy musical follows Seymour, a florist who discovers a mysterious, bloodthirsty plant that brings him fame and fortune while demanding increasingly deadly sacrifices.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of discovers

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As the investigation uncovers a string of killings linked to a strange ritual, the two are pushed into working together, facing down otherworldly threats as well as unfinished business from Lan’s past.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Discover the Rhythm of Florida’s Northwest Coast From a boutique inn to the backwater bays Taylor Eisenhauer uncovers the storied side of Florida’s Panhandle.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncovers

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Nouraei tells her patients and clients, however, that the safest way to start taking creatine would be incrementally, beginning with three grams daily for a week, then four, then to five.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
But for this initial step, Pierre tells mature patients to find a formula that’s gentle, non-irritating, and—if needed—able to remove makeup.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of tells

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De Hek, who exposes transnational scams on his blog and YouTube channel with relentless zeal, told me Pakistan’s fake companies offering literary services operate in a similar fashion to India’s scam call centers.

— Snigdha Poonam, The Dial, 13 Oct. 2026
Continue reading … OPINION ELI STEELE — NYC ICE shooting exposes how White Guilt erases personal responsibility.

— , FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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